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Lock 54 Cadley Lock to Lock 55 Crofton Top Lock.

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 10 July 2026, 10:08am

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 14 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 55, Crofton Top Lock
Ends atLock 54, Cadley Lock

Descriptions

Update 11 July 2026, 8:38am

Further to the notice below we are pleased to confirm that water levels on the summit pound have successfully recovered.   The pound will be open from 10am today.   Opening hours remain the same for the summit: 0930 – 1530 hours.   Please be very careful and follow all local instructions on locks. Please double check all paddles on top gates are seated correctly or further restrictions may apply.

Original 10 July 2026, 10:06am

Please be advised that, due to the extended period of dry weather, water levels are very low at the Summit Pound.

 Unfortunately, we will be closing the summit from 3:00 pm today (Friday 10th July) onwards while water levels recover.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will update this notice as soon as more information becomes available.

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